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That’s 50 NRL games for Billy

From kicking a footy around Pioneer Oval at five years old, who would have thought Billy Burns would be about to run out for his 50th NRL match. At one point in his career Billy didn’t. But now he wouldn’t be anywhere else. The Parkes Marist junior and...

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25 May 2025

Rugby League

That’s 50 NRL games for Billy

From kicking a footy around Pioneer Oval at five years old, who would have thought Billy Burns would be running out for his 50th NRL match. At one point in his career Billy didn’t. But now he wouldn’t be anywhere else. The Parkes Marist junior and...

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25 May 2025

Politics and Government

Change in how some voted in Parkes, Forbes

Some voting booths in the towns of Parkes and Forbes saw a considerable shift in first preferences this federal election, particularly away from who people have traditionally voted for in the past. For Parkes the swing was against the Nationals and...

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18 May 2025

Politics and Government

Land and people our common interest: Candidates

The unsuccessful candidates who ran for the seat of Parkes this federal election have tipped their hats to an enjoyable and respectful campaign. Libertarian candidate Sally Edwards and Labor candidate Nathan Fell conceded defeat in the days following...

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18 May 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Mamma Mia! A show you haven’t seen

“This show will take the bar to a whole new level.“That’s the message from director Lyn Townsend who eagerly awaits opening night of Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society’s latest production Mamma Mia, as do her cast and crew. New microphones, new...

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11 May 2025

Rugby Union

New captain feels at home with Platypi

RUGBY UNIONNew Platypi first grade captain Jack Hogan is a club man and believes it’s good to surround yourself with like-minded people. That’s why he fits in so well at the Forbes Rugby Union Club he says, who have welcomed him with open arms. The...

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11 May 2025

Politics and Government

Chaffey retains seat for Nationals

Jamie Chaffey has retained the seat of Parkes for the Nationals. While Labor candidate Nathan Fell recorded a 5.19 per cent swing in Saturday’s federal election, Mr Chaffey and the Nationals had almost 63 per cent of the two-candidate preferred...

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11 May 2025

News

Parkes Bypass now open, changes ahead

Newell Highway traffic has now been switched onto the new Parkes Bypass. The new section of the highway opened on Tuesday. It’s been six years in the making since the project was first conceived, added to Infrastructure Australia’s Priority List...

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04 May 2025

Rugby Union

Tough start to season for Platypi

RUGBY UNIONWinter footy is here. It was a big day of rugby at home for the Forbes Rugby Union Club on Saturday. Round one of the Blowes Cup in first and second grade and Ferguson Cup in the women kicked off in spectacular fashion as the Platypi hosted...

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04 May 2025

Education

Fairytale ending to Maggie’s HSC project

As Trundle university student Maggie Anderson embarks on the exciting next stage in her young life, her HSC year could almost be described as that of a fairytale ending. Not only did the teenager place second in the state in her HSC for textiles and...

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27 Apr 2025